Man in WW II military uniform leading group of visitors holding lanterns

Sandy Hook Harbor Defense Lantern Tour

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • Oct 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

Take a walk with volunteer living historians in uniform as World War II coast artillery soldiers from the park’s philanthropic partner, Army Ground Forces Association (AGFA). Visit several seacoast gun batteries of Fort Hancock and explore the restored Battery Gunnison/New Peck Battery. Visit http://armygroundforces.org/new-events.htm for more event information, historic documents, and audio downloads. Bring a flashlight

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Fort Hancock Museum, Building 28

Schedule

Date:

Oct 23, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Walk
Tags: gateway national recreation area, sandy hook, ww ii, evening tour